Summary
Cheniere Energy, Inc. reported a net loss of $122.3 million for the first quarter of 2014, an improvement from the $124.6 million loss in the same period last year. This improvement, however, was largely driven by a significant decrease in the loss attributable to non-controlling interests, while the net loss attributable to common stockholders was $97.8 million, compared to $117.1 million in Q1 2013. The company's primary focus remains on the development of its LNG liquefaction facilities. Significant capital expenditures continued for the Sabine Pass Liquefaction Project, with construction progressing ahead of schedule for Trains 1 through 4. The company also made progress on its Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project, signing new SPAs in April 2014. Despite ongoing losses, the company is advancing its large-scale infrastructure projects, which are expected to drive future revenue streams.
Financial Highlights
50 data points| Revenue | $67.55M |
| R&D Expenses | $12.11M |
| Operating Expenses | $115.16M |
| Operating Income | -$47.80M |
| Interest Expense | $40.27M |
| Net Income | -$97.81M |
| EPS (Basic) | $-0.44 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $223207000.00 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 223.21M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 223.21M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net loss for the quarter was $122.3 million, a slight improvement from $124.6 million in the prior year's comparable quarter.
- 2Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $97.8 million, or $0.44 per share, an improvement from $117.1 million, or $0.54 per share, in Q1 2013.
- 3Total revenues increased slightly to $67.55 million from $65.91 million in Q1 2013.
- 4Operating costs and expenses decreased to $115.16 million from $133.36 million in Q1 2013, contributing to the reduced operating loss.
- 5Significant capital expenditures continued for the Sabine Pass Liquefaction Project, with construction of Trains 1-4 progressing ahead of schedule.
- 6The Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project advanced with new SPAs signed in April 2014.
- 7Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $914.6 million from $960.8 million at the end of 2013, reflecting ongoing development and operational investments.